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Arlington County Fair-goersstop at the Ferris wheel. Theannual event turned theThomas Jefferson CommunityCenter into a “SummerNights and Lights”-themedhaven from Aug. 5-9.

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By Amina Luqman

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Short but sweet, is a good description of theArlington County Fair’s Opening Day Parade.The parade was a first for the fair.

There was a feeling of newness as parade partici-pants congregated in the Arlington County CareerCenter parking lot on Walter Reed Boulevard. “Ex-cited,” said Katie Richardson, 8, and SashaWeismuller. Both were all smiles. Both are Girl Scouts.Although they’ve been in parades before, this wastheir first county-wide event.

It’s all flowing white and sparkle for a group ofwomen doing last touches on their costumes min-utes before the parade starts. They are SultanasTroupe. A dance group that fuses belly dancing, tra-ditional folkloric and modern dance. The troupe isfor women over 55. “It’s exciting. We like to do thingsfor the county,” said Carmen Shippy, director of cho-reography for Sultanas Troupe, about the troupeparticipating in the first fair parade. The group hasbeen together for almost four years and often doesclasses and events around Arlington.

Throughout the parking lot there were several or-ganizations and businesses in attendance ready tomarch, the Cub Scouts, Bike Arlington, the GirlScouts, Falun Dafa, Fraternidad Alma Boliviana andZipcar, to name a few. Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49) andArlington County Board candidate Christian Dorsey

were also in the parade.With the sound of the drums and the march of the

color guard the parade started off, traveling downHighland Street and 2nd Street.

A sprinkling of people lined the parade route. “Welive in the neighborhood,” said Kristi Sawert as sheand her son Ben, 3, stood along the parade route.

“My daughter is in the parade” said Alecia Torres,as she watched the parade with family. Her daugh-ter, Elena Lidia Valdez-Torres, 7, liked the parade butwas even more excited about the promise of the fair.“The rides, the games and winning stuff,” she saidabout her hopes for the fair.

Nic and Lauren Carrasco live along HighlandStreet. “We didn’t have a very long commute for it,”Nic Carrasco laughed. They felt lucky to have theparade right outside their front door. Are they goingto the fair? “We’re going to pack up and head overthere right now.”

Lining up a New TraditionSomething new at theCounty Fair: A Parade.

Members of Sultanas Troupe gatherbefore the parade.

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Grace Dennis held on tight as shedropped from five stories in theair. The ride is the Super Shot,and like fair itself, it’s a fair

staple, but it never gets old. “I feel like mypelvis is now in my stomach,” Grace saidafter coming off the ride.

For the most part, regular ArlingtonCounty Fair-goers know what to expectwhen they get there, it may be part of itsappeal. There are rides, funnel cake, localtalent, pony rides and more. Most of thisdoesn’t get old, particularly for the children.“This is her second time on this today,” saidRob Berthold as he watched his daughter,Kyla, 5. “She’s been here everyday sinceWednesday.” As he speaks, Kyla is standinginside a large inflated ball as it floats onwater. These are water walking balls, an-other child favorite. What keeps theBerthold family coming back? The rides, butalso, Kyla submitted a winning entry intothe fair’s competitive exhibits. “She wonGrand Champion for her knit scarf,” herfather said as he watched his daughtertumble. It was Sunday and the family hadcome to see her ribbon at the Exhibit AwardCeremony.

As ponies slowly amble in a small circlein the hot sun, for a moment, one can’t helpbut wonder about the appeal of pony rides.But then, you see the youngsters. Somenervous, some gleeful, but all filled with abit anticipation about the experience. MaxZamorano, 18 months old, is one of themore excited children. He raised his handin the air with happiness. He looked like alittle cowboy. It was his first pony ride.

But it’s not all about the rides. She swingsher hips, pumps her arms, and steps in time

to some hot beats. She’s Mimi Hatchett,Vibes instructor. Her energy is contagious.Sweat bullets are flying as audience mem-bers try to keep up with Sweatvibes, a danceworkout group. Three audience dancers inparticular have decided to join in. “Neverdid it before,” said Chris Jones. What madethem do it? “The music and everyone. Theylooked like they were having fun.”

Tenley Schvimmer, 6, plays basketball onthe weekend and has taken some classes.Nevertheless, her challenger at the fair isformidable. John Smith of the Harlem Wiz-ards challenged Tenley to steal the ball fromhim. She has only seconds. Can she do it?She reaches left, then right, then left again.Finally, success: She grabs the ball, with ahuge smile of triumph. In the HarlemWizard’s show, this happens everyday, it’sall about, smiles and fun. The youngsterswin every time. They leave with prizes andmaybe even a memory of having donesomething unimaginable on the basketballcourt.

There are those who still go the CountyFair for its traditional roots, for a chance to

Five Days of Fun, Fun, FunCrowds flockto annual ArlingtonCounty Fair.

Kyla Berthold, 5, inside the waterwalking balls.

Sarah Pierce and son Ben, 3, godown the Fun Slide.

Mimi Hatchett,Sweatvibes instructor,on the Arlington Artsoutdoor stage.

Tenley Schvimmer, 6, steals theball from Harlem Wizard JohnSmith.

Krista O’Connell, Chris Jones and DerekO’Connell enjoy a dance workout withSweatvibes.

Leo Yang, 3 on the ponyrides.

Ronan Efimba, 4, Mo Efimba, and Molly Cooper on thetea cups ride.

Nik Dennis, Grace Dennis, 6, with father Lt. Ken Dennisof the Arlington County Police on the Super Shot.

show off agricultural, culinary and artisticprowess. ”I taught myself,” said MaryMartha Churchman about her knitting. Butthat was several years ago. Churchman hasbeen entering her knitting into the fair forover 30 years. She’s not sure (she’s wonseveral competitions over the years) butChurchman thinks this may be her first year

winning Grand Champion in the Needle-work and Wearing Apparel class. She care-fully explained the different age levels andcategories in the exhibit competition.Churchman knows her way around the Ar-lington County Fair. She’s the Superinten-dent of Needlework and has been a volun-teer since 2012.

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1 1881 NASH ST #1901 ........... 4 .. 4 . 1 ... ARLINGTON ..... $3,650,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ......... 22209 ....... TURNBERRY TOWER ...... 06/19/15

2 4134 40TH ST N ................... 6 .. 5 . 2 ... ARLINGTON ..... $2,875,000 .... Detached ..... 1.12 ........ 22207 ............ ARLINGWOOD ........... 06/11/15

3 1111 19TH ST N #2401 ......... 3 .. 3 . 1 ... ARLINGTON ..... $2,400,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ......... 22209 .... WATERVIEW RESIDENCE .... 06/22/15

4 1404 N MEADE ST ................ 3 .. 2 . 1 ... ARLINGTON ..... $1,990,000 .... Townhouse .. 0.03 ........ 22209 ........ MONUMENT PLACE ....... 06/29/15

5 5812 37TH ST N ................... 6 .. 6 . 0 ... ARLINGTON ..... $1,887,000 .... Detached ..... 0.23 ........ 22207 .... WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE ... 06/15/15

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7 3011 MONROE ST ................ 5 .. 4 . 2 ... ARLINGTON ..... $1,775,000 .... Detached ..... 1.08 ........ 22207 ......... BELLEVUE FOREST ........ 06/08/15

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After Curtis Brand was diagnosedwith amyotrophic laterals sclero-sis (ALS) and he could no longerclimb stairs, he and his wife,

Judith, had to make the difficult decisionto sell their home in northwest Washing-ton, D.C. They then purchased a two-bed-room, two-bathroom property on the 18thfloor of Turnberry Tower in Arlington.

With amenities such as floor-to-ceilingglass windows, a European gourmet kitchenand marble bathrooms, the property offeredthe Brands luxury and could easily accom-modate Curtis. It did need one modifica-tion, however: “There was a beautifulmarble bathroom that I couldn’t use,” saidCurtis. “We had to remodel it and replacefixtures that I could use.”

After they purchased the property, thecouple went on vacation to Florida. Theyleft the project in the hands of Lanna Ali-Hassan, an interior designer with GlickmanDesign Build in Potomac, Md. “We cast ourfate to the wind,” said Judith. “We madethe decision and put it in their hands.”

The design team’s task was to create anaesthetically appealing, accessible space andhave it finished when the Brands returned.While they were able to relocate some of

the existing features, including the medicinecabinet, base cabinets and sink, the spaceneeded a major overhaul to achieve a de-sign that is both elegant and accessible.

“We actually had to gut the entire bath-room,” said Ali-Hassan. “We replaced pol-ished marble with honed marble to elimi-nate the slip factor. There are his-and-herside sinks that are completely different, butmesh together.

The crew also removed the existing bath-tub and replaced it with a roll-in shower toaccommodate Curtis Brand’s wheelchair.There is also a traditional shower entrance.In addition, the glass-enclosed shower in-cludes a seat, marble flooring and walls, and

a Schluter water membrane system.Through an exchange of emails and texts,

the Brands worked with the design team tochoose materials and fixtures. “We chosethem from pictures,” said Judith. “She gaveus a number of alternatives to look at.”

The toilet was replaced with one that is

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) com-pliant, and Ali-Hassan added as many grabbars as possible, making sure “to use fix-tures that are dual functional like towel barsthat are also grab bars. Even the toilet pa-per holder is a grab bar.”

Other features include a waterfallcountertop, giving the appearance of a con-tinuous surface that blends from the topsurface down the side, and a built-in cabi-net and shelves. The team chose materialsthat fit into the condominium’s existingdesign aesthetic.

The result is a bathroom that maintainsthe level of luxury and accessibility that theBrands desired. The space is safe, but stillmaintains a spa-like elegance of the origi-nal bathroom.

“We created a very functional bathroomfor me as well as for my wife,” said Curtis.

The bathroom was awarded the 2015Chrysalis Award, which recognizes excel-lence in the remodeling industry.

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“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office ofSenior Adult Programs, Aug. 16-22.

Senior centers: Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.;Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N.Culpeper St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 N.Pershing Dr.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Ar-lington Mill, 909 S. Dinwiddie St.; Aurora Hills,735 S. 18th St.

Senior trips: Lucketts Fair, Lucketts, Va.,Sunday, Aug. 16, $12; Philadelphia Museum ofArt, Philadelphia., Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 18, $23;Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Wolf Trap,Wednesday, Aug., 19, $57; Luray Caverns andmuseums, Friday, Aug. 21, $28; A Day at Colo-nial Beach, Va., Sat., Aug. 22, $9. Call ArlingtonCounty 55+ Travel, 703-228-4748. Registrationrequired.

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Email announcements to [email protected]. Include date,time, location, description and contact forevent: phone, email and/or website. Pho-tos and artwork welcome. Deadline isThursday at noon, at least two weeks be-fore event.

ONGOING“Screenshot” Exhibit. Through Aug.

23, Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5 p.m. atthe Wyatt Resident Artists Gallery atArlington Arts Center, 3500 WilsonBlvd. Roxana Alger Geffen’s“Screenshot” exhibit reflects aninterest in the structure of domesticlife and the schedules and patternsthat order a life with small children.Geffen uses the graphics and contentfrom the computer game Minecraft asa source of material for her soloexhibition. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org/studiosfor more.

Make Your Own Pizza SummerActivity. Tuesdays and Thursdays,through Aug. 27., 11:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. at Redrocks Neapolitan Bistro.At this summer event each child willbe able to decorate a chef hat, thenwith the guidance of a master chef,will make their own pizza from startto finish. Other activities will beavailable. Tickets are $10-15. Call703-920-0706.

Shirlala Music Festival. Thursdays,through Aug. 27. 6:30-8:30 p.m. atVillage at Shirlington, 2700 S QuincySt. The third annual Shirlala MusicFestival features three months of livemusic. This event series is free andopen to the public. Seewww.villageatshirlington.com.

Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival.Fridays, through Aug. 28. 8:30 p.m.at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway.The theme this year is “QuotableComedies.” Free admission. Seewww.rosslynva.org/events.

Art Show. Through Aug. 29, 5-8 p.m.at Gallery Underground, 2100 CrystalDrive. “Hiding in Plain Sight,”includes paintings that haveconcealed images. Free. Visitwww.galleryunderground.org/events/.

Crystal Screen. Mondays throughAug. 31 at sunset at 1851 S Bell St.Courtyard. Watch a projected filmunder the stars. This year’s theme isespionage. Free. Visitwww.crystalcity.org.

Nauck Community PortraitExhibition. Various times at Gallery3700, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive.Students from Drew ModelElementary School display “visualbiographies.” Admission to thegallery is free. Visitwww.arlingtonarts.org for more.

Barre in the Park. Thursdays throughSept., 6-7 p.m. at Gateway Park,1300 Lee Highway. Lava Barreprovides an outdoor fitness classfocused on the ballet barre. Free.Visit www.rosslynva.org.

Fashion Truck Fridays. Last Fridayof the month through September, 11a.m.-2 p.m. at the corner of Lynn St.and Wilson Blvd. or the Plaza at 19thand N Moore St. Fashion trucks TheG Truck, Curvy Chix Chariot, TinLizzy Mobile Boutique, Zoe’s ShoeBar, The Board Bus, TNTN UniqueDesigns, Sheyla’s Boutique, and ThePink Armoire will rotate theirschedules to appear. Free to attend.Visit www.rosslynva.org for more.

Summer Movies @Penrose Square.Saturdays, through Sept. 19.Sundown at Penrose Square, 2597Columbia Pike. Free. Visitwww.columbia-pike.org.

“The Fix.” Through Sept. 20, Varioustimes at Signature Theatre, 4200Campbell Ave. The scorned widow ofthe dead president transforms herson into an ideal candidate. Ticketprices vary. Visit www.sigtheatre.org

for more.“PLAY: Tinker, Tech & Toy”

Art Exhibit. Through Oct.11, Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5p.m. at the Arlington ArtsCenter, 3500 Wilson Blvd.“PLAY” is an exhibition thatexamines games and playthrough the lens ofcontemporary art. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org/exhibitions/play for more.

Arlington’s HistoricalMuseum to open on FirstWednesdays. The ArlingtonHistorical Museum, whichuntil now was only open onweekends, will now be opento the public on the firstWednesday of every monthfrom 12:30-3:30 p.m. Themuseum consists of exhibitschronicling ArlingtonCounty’s history from itsoriginal Native Americansettlements up to the presentday. The museum willcontinue to be open onSaturdays and Sundays from1-4 p.m. Admission is free.The museum is located in theformer 1891 Hume Schoolbuilding at 1805 S ArlingtonRidge Road. Contact GarrettPeck at 571-243-1113 or [email protected].

LGBT & Straight Friends Social.Tuesdays. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-7p.m.; Mikey’s “Bar A” Video Wall, 7p.m.; start time at 8 p.m. IOTA Club& Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. For 21years and older. Free. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com for moreinformation.

Open Mic Comedy. Wednesdays 8-10p.m. at Ri Ra Irish Pub, 2915 WilsonBlvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. 21 and uponly. Free show, $25 cash prize forbest joke. Call 703-248-9888 or visitwww.RiRa.com/Arlington for more.

Food Truck Thursdays. 5:30-8:30p.m. at the corner of North Irving St.,and Washington Blvd. Find a round-up of regional food trucks. Free toattend. Visit www.dmvfta.org.

Invasive Plants Removal. Workparties are held every month to keepthe parks free of destructive invasiveplants. Teens, adults and familieswelcome. Every second Sunday of themonth 2-4:30 p.m. at Gulf BranchNature Center, 3608 Military Road;call 703-228-3403. Every thirdSunday of the month 2-5 p.m. atLong Branch Nature Center, 625 S.Carlin Springs Road; call 703-228-6535 or visitregistration.arlingtonva.us. Free, noregistration required.

Poetry Series. 6-8 p.m. second Sundayof the month at IOTA Club & Cafe,2832 Wilson Blvd. Hosted by poetMiles David Moore. Featured artistsshare their poetry followed by openreadings. Free. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call703-522-8340.

Open Mic Nite. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.every Wednesday at IOTA Club &Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Sign-uptimes are 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.Bring instruments, fans and friends.Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com orcall 703-522-8340.

Karaoke. 8 p.m. on the first Sundayevery month at Galaxy Hut, 2711Wilson Blvd. Visitwww.galaxyhut.com or call 703-525-8646.

Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. every Sunday atWhitlow’s on Wilson, 2854 WilsonBlvd. Prizes for first place. Free. Visitwww.whitlows.com or call 703-276-9693.

Storytime. Mondays and Fridays,10:30-11 a.m. at Kinder Haus Toys,1220 N. Fillmore St. Storytime withMs. Laura. Call 703-527-5929.

Lego Club. Monthly on the firstWednesday. 4-5 p.m. Glencarlyn

Branch Library, 300 S Kensington St.The library provides tubs of legos anda special challenge and after theprogram the creations are displayedfor everyone to see. No registrationrequired. Call 703-228-6548 formore.

Ball-Sellers House Tours. Saturdays,April-Oct.,1-4 p.m. at The Ball-SellersHouse, 1015 N. Quincy St. This yearmarks the 40th anniversary of theArlington Historical Society receivingthe house from Marian Sellers in1975 for $1. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Crystal City Sparket. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.on Wednesdays at 1900 CrystalDrive. Sparket — A Creative Marketis an extension of DC’s EasternMarket with arts, crafts, andhandmade goods. Free to attend.Visit www.crystalcity.org.

Open Mic Night. Wednesdays, at 8p.m., sign ups are at 7:30 and 10p.m., at Iota Club & Café, 2832Wilson Blvd. Free. Visit http://www.iotaclubandcafe.com/.

Art for Life. Third Thursday of eachmonth. The Hyatt Regency CrystalCity’s “Art for Life” Partnership withNational Kidney Foundation brings anew artist each month to The Hyattfor a reception. Free. Visitwww.torpedofactory.org.

Brunch at Freddie’s. Third Saturdayof every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. atFreddie’s Beach Bar, 555 23rd St.The Arlington Gay and LesbianAlliance gathers for an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet ($9.99). All arewelcome to join. No reservation isrequired. Visit www.facebook.com/events/700174390103305.

CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPSSynetic Theater. Synetic Studio, 2155

Crystal City Plaza Arcade T-19,Arlington. Synetic offers anintroduction to physical theater,acting and dance that inspirestudents to creativity. Classes includeprograms for elementary, middle andhigh school students, as well asadults. Discounted packages andpayment plans are available. Visitwww.synetictheater.org/studio orcall 703-824-8060.

Arlington Arts Center AdultSummer Session. June 16-Aug. 19at Arlington Arts Center, 3350 WilsonBlvd. Class size has been reduced toallow room to be creative, andincreased opportunity for one-on-onetime with AAC Instructors. Pricesvary. Register online at

www.arlingtonartscenter.org/aac-adult-classes.

Children and Teens Art SummerCamps. June 22-Aug. 24 atArlington Arts Center, 3350 WilsonBlvd. Campers explore thefundamentals of art through funprojects that enhance and developmotor skills, observational thinking,and artistic aptitude and much more.Ages 4-18. Price per camp is $155-195. Register online at https://www.arlingtonartscenter.org/education.

Bowen McCauley Dance SummerIntensive. Aug. 10-14, 4-8:30 p.m.at The Maryland Youth Balletstudios, 926 Ellsworth Drive, SilverSpring, Md. Bowen McCauley Danceof Arlington will host four days ofintensives for dancers age 16 andolder. Registration is $500.Scholarships are available. Visitwww.bmdc.org/outreach.intensive.

WEDNESDAYS/AUG. 19 AND 26.Expert Garden Talk. 7-8 p.m. at

Arlington Central Library, 1015 NQuincy St. Aug. 5, the discussiontopic is “Vegetables for Fall”; Aug.12, the discussion topic is“Composting: Why and How”; Aug.19, the discussion topic is “FoodPreservation: Canning, Drying,Freezing” (Arlington Central LibraryAuditorium); Aug. 26: “Tour ofCentral Library Gardens.” Free. Visitlibrary.arlingtonva.us.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 12Spanish Inspired Art Jam. 5:30-

7:30 p.m. at Jaleo, 2250 CrystalDrive. Paint Spanish-inspired art, eatand drink. Tickets are $20-25 dollars.Visit www.artjamzdc.com/crystal-city-artjamz-at-jaleo/ to purchasetickets.

Open Mic Night. 8 p.m. at Iota Club &Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call703-522-8340.

THURSDAY/AUG. 13The Rockets. 7 p.m. at Pentagon Row,

1201 S Joyce St. American coverband hosts a night of dancing andfun. Free. VIP tickets, which includelocal beer and food samplings, startat $10. Visit www.pentagonrow.com.

Outdoor Movie. 8:45 p.m. atArlington Public Library, 816 SWalter Reed Drive. Watch “The GreatGatsby” (2013), rated PG-13. Free.

Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar/.

FRIDAY/AUG. 14The United States Air Force Band-

Concert Band & SingingSergeants. 8 p.m. at The Air ForceMemorial, 1 Air Force Memorial Dr.Attend a wreath-laying ceremony at7:45 followed by a concert,“Honoring the Greatest Generation.”Admission is free. Visitwww.usafband.af.mil.

Wytold Lebing Quartet. 8 p.m. atLubber Run Amphitheater, 200 NColumbus St. Wytold has playedoriginal pieces alongside the NationalSymphony Orchestra. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonarts.org.

Musical Performance. 9 p.m. at IotaClub & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd.Fellowcraft with Freeform Radio andFortuna perform. $12. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call703-522-8340.

SATURDAY/AUG. 15Caked Out Skateboard and Music

Fest. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at PowhatanSprings Skateboard Park, 6020Wilson Blvd. Find skate contests,music, food, and shopping.Admission is $5 for all days “openskate,” and $10 for skate contestsand emcee/band battle. Visitwww.solstik.com for more.

The Stewart Sisters. 6-8 p.m. atWestover Beer Garden & Haus, 5863Washington Blvd. The Stewart Sistersis composed of a pair of sisters-in-law. Free. Call 703-536-5040.

Flashband ’70s Showcase. 7:30 p.m.at Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 WilsonBlvd. $10. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call703-522-8340.

Rico Amero. 8 p.m. at Lubber RunAmphitheater, 200 N Columbus St.Amero features his family and othertalented musicians for his soulfulmusic. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonarts.org.

Live Music. 9:30 p.m. at FireworksAmerican Pizza and Bar, 2350Clarendon Blvd. James Stevens willperform. Free. Visitwww.fireworkspizza.com or call 703-527-8700.

SUNDAY/AUG. 16Live Music. 9 p.m. at Galaxy Hut, 2711

Wilson Blvd. Local band DKvDKperforms. Tickets are $5. Visit

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at Bluemont Park, 601 N ManchesterSt. Patrons age 12 and older mayparticipate in a 3-4 mile run with apark ranger along County trails. Noregistration required. Call 703-525-0168 or [email protected] for more.

“Summer Hummer IV: Foreplay.”7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at SignatureTheatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Attenda strip-tease fundraising performancewith the Washington, D.C. TheatreCommunity. $35-100. VisitSigTheatre.org or call 703-820-9771.

The Bachelor Boys. 8 p.m. at IotaClub & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. TheBachelor Boys party band performs amedley of era music, funk, old-school, jazz, and more. Free. Call703-522-8340.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 19Open Mic Night. 8 p.m. Sign up to

perform from 7:30-10 p.m. at IotaClub & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd.Guests are welcome to performpoetry or music. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call703-522-2354.

THURSDAY/AUG. 20Revenge of Alpine. 5 p.m. at Fire

Works Pizza, 2350 Clarendon Blvd.Alpine Beer Company and GreenFlash Brewing Company team up fora special happy house. Admission isfree, Visit www.fireworkspizza.com.

Gonzo’s Nose. 7 p.m. at PentagonRow, 1101 S Joyce St. D.C.’s premierparty band perform live at Rock atthe Row. Songs will cover both the

’80s and ’90s. Free. VIP tickets, whichinclude local beer and foodsamplings, start at $10. Visitwww.pentagonrow.com.

Outdoor Movie. 8:45 p.m. atColumbia Pike Branch Library, 816 SWalter Reed Drive. Watch “TinkerTailor Soldier Spy” (2011), Rated R.Free. Visitwww.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar/.

SATURDAY/AUG. 22Wags n’ Whiskers. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at

The Village at Shirlington, 4280Campbell Ave. Attend an animal-focused shopping event with dozensof exhibitors. Also find a photoboothfor pets, balloon art andentertainment for children. Free toattend. Visitwww.villageatshirlington.com formore.

Firework’s 5 Year AnniversaryParty. 11:30 a.m. at FireworksAmerican Pizza and Bar, 2350Clarendon Blvd. Celebrate therestaurant’s five year anniversarywith live music 11 a.m.-8 p.m and $5local beers and 10-inch pizzas from11 a.m-6 p.m. Visitwww.fireworkspizza.com.

Author Wendy Sand Eckel. 4-5 p.m.at One More Page Books, 2200 NWestmoreland Street #101. Eckel isthe author of “Murder at BarclayMeadow.” Free. Visitwww.onemorepagebooks.com/events.html.

Live Music. 6-8 p.m. at NetherlandsCarillon, Arlington Blvd. and MeadeSt. Classical musician Donald R.Traser will be performing. Free. Visitwww.nps.gov or call 703-289-2555.

Live Music. 9 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe,2832 Wilson Blvd. Performancesfrom Tone, Wailin Storms, and Heavy

Lights. $12. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com.

SUNDAY/AUG. 23Game Night. 6-9 p.m. at Shirlington

Branch Library, 4200 Campbell Ave.Compete in games like Settlers ofCatan and Dominion Sunday. Free.Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar/.

Run Boy Run. 7:30 p.m. at UnitarianUniversalist Church, 4444 ArlingtonBlvd. Five-piece bluegrass band RunBoy Run hails from Tucson.Admission is $20 and $10 forstudents. Visitwww.runboyrunband.com for more.

Live Music. 8 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe,2832 Wilson Blvd. Listen toperformances by The Hummingbirdswith No Good Sister and AnnieStrokes. $12. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call703-522-2354.

MONDAY/AUG. 24Run With A Ranger. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

at Bluemont Park, 601 N ManchesterSt. Patrons age 12 and older mayparticipate in a 3-4 mile run with apark ranger along County trails. Noregistration required. Call 703-525-0168 or [email protected] for more.

Asana & Ale. 7-9 p.m. at Capitol CityBrewing Company-Arlington, 4001Campbell Ave.Take a 60-minute all-levels yoga class followed by a pint ofbeer. Tickets are $15. Call 703-578-3888 and ask for Al to register.

Book club. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at CentralLibrary, Second Floor Meeting Room,1015 N Quincy St. Discuss “The Beastin the Jungle”/ “Daisy Miller” byHenry Miller. Free. Visit

www.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar or call 703-228-7689.

Live Music. 8 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe,2832 Wilson Blvd. Herb and Hansonwill be performing. Free. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call703-522-2354.

TUESDAY/AUG. 25Fall & Winter Vegetable

Gardening: Extending YourHarvest. 7-8:30 p.m. at FairlingtonCommunity Center, 3308 S StaffordSt. Learn how to have a successfulfall and winter harvest. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonva.us/events/

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 26Open Mic Night. 8 p.m. Sign up to

perform from 7:30-10 p.m. at IotaClub & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd.Guests are welcome to performpoetry or music. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call703-522-2354.

THURSDAY/AUG. 27Outdoor Movie. 8:45 p.m. at

Columbia Pike Branch Library, 816 SWalter Reed Drive. Watch “A ManMost Wanted” (2013), Rated R. Free.Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar/.

Book Club. 10:30-12 p.m. at CentralLibrary, Second Floor Meeting Room,1015 N Quincy St. Discuss “All Quieton the Western Front” by Erich MariaRemarque. Free. Visitwww.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar/.

FRIDAY/AUG. 28Live Music. 9 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe,

2832 Wilson Blvd. The band Lighting

Fires with is performing with Clonesof Clones. Free. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call703-522-2354.

Open Mic & Talent Showcase. 10p.m.-12 a.m. at Busboys and Poets,4251 S Campbell Ave. Hosted byBenny Blaq. All performerswelcome.Tickets are $5. Visitwww.busboysandpoets.com.

SATURDAY/AUG. 29Central Arlington History Tour. 9

a.m. at Clarendon Metro Station (topof escalator), SW Corner of WilsonBoulevard and N Highland Street.Tour historic locations dating fromcolonial times to the early 20thcentury. Tickets are $2 for non-members. Contact Bernie Berne at703-243-0719 or [email protected].

Fall & Winter VegetableGardening: Extending YourHarvest. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. atFairlington Community Center, 3308S. Stafford St. Learn how to have asuccessful fall and winter harvest.Free. Visit www.arlingtonva.us/events/.

Music Festival. 4-7 p.m. at High ViewPark Playground, 1945 N. DinwiddieSt. Listen to Christian music artistsand celebrate another season ofCalloway’s Community KickballNights. Free. Visitwww.callowayumc.org/youth-music-festival.html.

SUNDAY/AUG. 30Homeward Trails Adoption Event.

12-2 p.m at Kinder Haus Toys, 1220N Fillmore St. Dogs and cats will beavailable for adoption. Free. Visitwww.kinderhaus.com for more.

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To the Editor:On July 13, 2015, I was driving to Reagan

National Airport to pick up my son when Inoticed the low fuel light was flashing. I toldmy two grandchildren, who were with me, thatwe needed to get gas. Yet, I decided to keepgoing as to not have my son waiting for me atthe airport.

I figured we could circle back after pickinghim up and get gas then. However, on our wayback around, we took the wrong exit, over-shooting the gas station. We attempted to keepgoing until the next gas station, but ran out ofgas in the process. My son stated, “Mom, weare out of gas.” I responded with, ‘Are you se-rious, can you back up? We are in the middleof the highway?’ He said, “No mom, we can’tmove.”

Panic set in. I reached for my roadside assis-tance card and tried to call for help, but myhands were shaking from fear of being hit byan oncoming vehicle. Just then, a state trooperpulled up behind us with flashing lights. I foundout later that it was Trooper Chad Fulk. Hequickly approached our vehicle and asked ifwe were all right. I, feeling responsible for ourpredicament, said we ran out of gas. He said“don’t worry, I need to get you all to safetybecause I almost creamed you coming aroundthat curve. Do you mind if I bump you to asafe location?”

We said. “Sure, please.”Trooper Fulk gently bumped us to safety. He

came back to our vehicle and asked, “Do youall have someone coming,” because he noticedthat I still had the roadside assistance card inmy shaking hand. I said, “Yes.”

Trooper Fulk said, “I’m going to call for helpand we will see who gets here first.” After hecalled, he smiled at me and said, “Would youfeel better if I stayed with you until someonearrives?” I said, ‘Yes.’ He said, “OK,” and wentback to his cruiser to wait.

While we waited, I noticed I had my Bible.So, I took out a piece of paper and wrote anote to Trooper Fulk. I don’t remember what Iwrote, but I wanted him to know that we ap-preciated his dedication, care, and concern forour safety.

His call for assistance arrived prior to ours,at which time he returned to our vehicle andsaid that we were in good hands, and he wasgoing to depart now. I asked him if he was anangel, to which he replied, “I don’t think so,”with a smile.

I handed him the note I’d prepared for him,and said, “I wouldn’t be surprised if you wereto disappear when you return to your car.” Al-though he denied being an angel, he was ourangel that day.

He saved the lives of my grandchildren, myson and I.

We feel he deserves to be recognized forputting his life in danger as he does everydaydiligently protecting and serving us all. I don’twant to imagine what could have happenedhad Trooper Fulk not been there. My son is offto training camp, my grandchildren are off tosummer camp, and I am home thanking theLord for Trooper Fulk.

Pearl RoyalHerndon

DiversityAnd PoliticsTo the Editor:

My father, an African American pastor of over40 years, and local legend in Northern Jersey,reputed for many firsts including being the firstAfrican American State Chaplain for the NewJersey National Guard, but also the man whobrought Bishop Fulton Sheen to address ameeting of the American Baptists Churches,used to often rephrase the words found in Ro-mans, stating, “The good that I would, I don’t.”Why, when the clear opportunity to do goodfor ourselves, for our families, for our commu-nities, or for our country, does we often yield?

All around Northern Virginia, at city andcounty meetings, and in discussions betweenresidents travelling to and fro on public trans-portation, a common topic repeats itself overand over, again. In a region where women andethnic minorities comprise almost half of thepopulation, many have openly questioned whymore of the elected and appointed officials arenot reflective of this diverse population mix.

At a recent meeting in Arlington to discussthe selection for the next county executive,while many concerns were addressed, the mostcommon voice heard in that discussion by across section of Arlington residents was thatthe county pursue a deliberate strategy to en-sure that a representative from this diversecommunity might at least be considered to fillthat position. And, in last year’s primary forthe seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, oneprominent, white Democrat expressed someregret that the top vote getter and nomineewas “a rich, old, white man,” in a race thatattracted four ethnic minority candidates to fillthe seat. In 1980, speaking before the Repub-lican National Committee on the invitation ofChairman William Brock, the Rev. Jesse Jack-son announced that, at least for African Ameri-cans, “We must pursue a strategy that prohib-its one party from taking us for granted andanother party from writing us off.” One con-servative commentator has conceded to makethe point that, in fact, probably one of the onlyminority groups to truly leverage their politi-cal power, and, by virtue, advance their agendaare the members of the LGBT community, whokeep their voting options in play, aligning withthe party or candidate that best advances theircommunity interests. Are women, blacks andother ethnic minorities really taken for grantedby the New Deal Party? One case in point mightbe illustrative.

In 2000, the son of President George HerbertWalker Bush, a/k/a, “W,” signed into law theAfrican Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA),which provides incentives for developing Afri-can countries to build their economies andencourage the growth of free markets, but sub-jected the measure to a review in 2015, whichmost thought would pass without objection.But, in 2015, partisan politics thwarted thisno brain remedy for our brothers and sistersin Africa, as an amendment to extend prefer-ential duty preferences for Haiti was added,in total expectation that it would provoke aresponse across from members of anotherparty.

And, even with over 15 percent of his dis-trict represented by African Americans, Con-gressman Beyer went along with his party andvoted against the Republican measure to re-

move this addition. As a result, the fate of theAGOA remains in limbo. That was the onlymeasure in the current Congress that may haveheld some exclusive salience within the Afri-can American community to come up for avote. Has the Party of Lincoln wholly writtenblack voters off? Across Northern Virginia,there are some Republicans who so fear thetaint of their party affiliation that they seekand gain office running as less offensive Inde-pendents. And, in some places, as in Alexan-dria, you have the opportunity to meet a great,warm guy, who you could almost adopt as ason, like Paul Krizek, in the 44th District —home to neighborhoods like Gum Springs —who recently won his primary and will be un-opposed in the General Election, because noRepublican, apparently in his right mind be-lieved he even had a chance in this part ofNorthern Virginia with its high ethnic minor-ity population. Yet, just over in Falls Church,home of Tinner Hill and the yearly blues festi-val that draws people from around the coun-try to enjoy good music and celebrate the heri-tage of the founder of the first chapter of theFalls Church NAACP, not one politician, Repub-lican or Democrat even graced the weeklongevent. Taken for granted? And if blacks aretaken for granted, consider the Latino popula-tion, the largest representation of ethnic mi-norities in the 8th Congressional district, ac-counting for almost 19 percent, and the larg-est event of the year, Fiesta Boliviana. Only twopoliticians even bothered to set up booths: oneDemocrat sheriff candidate, and one Republi-can county board candidate. To me, thatsounds like political parties saying, “Whybother?”

Yet, at least since the 1980s, when Republi-can National Committee Chairman Bill Brockbegan an “outreach program,” to expand theconservative base of his party and developpolicies which might attract what had becomea nontraditional, and reluctant base within theethnic minority communities, some are nowstarting to recognize the viability of Rev.Jackson’s strategy. A popular video that hasgone viral amongst conservatives is the Loui-siana state Sen. Elbert Guillory story of whyhe returned to the party of Lincoln, after yearsof “living on the Democrat plantation.” But,lesser known African Americans have alsostarted to listen to some Republican candidateswho actively courted their support. In a recentRNC-produced interview, Chairman ReinholdRichard “Reince” Priebus beamed with joy ashe announced that in the last elections, theparty achieved a record 10 percent penetra-tion into the once solid African American vote,and could not contain his enthusiasm whenspeaking about John Kasich, who with a com-passionate conservatism, with religious over-tones, attracted a record 26 percent of the Af-rican American vote. Nonetheless, with Presi-dential candidates like the former Herman Cainwho wanted to erect an electrified fence to curbimmigration across our borders, or incendiaryremarks by Donald Trump, it is the overflow-ing pot that commands the most attention.

To remain a potent force in the body politic,Rev. Jackson’s strategy certainly seems power-ful, but, to quote my father’s rephrasing of anational saint, if not a spiritual one, BenFranklin: “Let a hint to the wise be sufficient.”

Michael D. WebbMajor, USA (Retired)

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Bruce Hanson has been a part of the YorktownHigh School football team for 31 years, rack-ing up two regional titles, two regional run-

ners-up finishes, and an induction into the FairfaxCounty Football Hall of Fame. The 2014 squad went7-3, advancing to the regional playoffs. The Patriotsare used to success. However, after graduating a num-ber of starters in 2015, the new team will be facedwith the challenge of playing with inexperience.

“We lost an awful lot of guys,” head coach Hansonsaid. “We’re a little thin, but hopefully we’ll find away to win some ball games.”

“We have some returners [on defense] that knowthe speed of varsity football, which is extremely dif-ferent from junior varsity,” safety Parker Denny said.“A lot of the players on defense are new to this level,which is something they don’t have going for them.”

Offensively, the team will be led by a group of re-turning seniors, including running back Zane Killgo,wide receiver Matt Paredes, kicker Mehran Roshanaeiand fullback Jordan Whalley-Hill.

“We have a lot of seniors,” Killgo said. “We havethe ability to score but the ability to stop teams isvery important in order to win games.”

While the team as a whole lacks experience, a num-ber of seniors have grown to be strong skill-position

players.“Our line is young,” coach Evan Ruffner said. “Our

skill positions are definitely the most experiencedplayers on the field. They’ve put in a lot of work dur-ing the offseason and the past few years, so our skillguys are the furthest along.”

Yorktown will open the season at Wilson on Sept.4. The Patriots will also face “strong programs” suchas Hayfield, Washington-Lee, and Madison whencompeting in Conference 6.

Despite the challenges Yorktown has faced earlyon, the team is determined to continue the school’swinning tradition.

“Our lack of depth at every position is going to beour biggest challenge when facing some of the big-ger schools,” Ruffner said. “The teams we play aregoing to be two-to-three-guys deep at every singleposition, whereas we have guys going both ways,not being able to take breaks.”

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